modestly

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Broadcom gave Wall Street a rare moment of tech sector clarity late Wednesday, topping second-quarter earnings forecasts but disappointing modestly on its near-term sales outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But analysts expect the provision to rise modestly from the first quarter and are watching to see if it rises from here, as they become more cautious on potential credit loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The firm has four modestly sized single-family houses under construction and a fifth in grading.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Earlier on Monday, oil was trading modestly lower, after Tasnim News Agency reported that the U.S. appeared to accept Iran’s demand for a temporary lifting of economic sanctions during the negotiating period.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

As he set Akira down, he nodded modestly.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata